CPO PRACTICE TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
pH level must be between _____ and _____. - ANS 7.2 and 7.8
Water temp of a heated pool does not exceed _______. - ANS 90 degrees F
Water temp of a spa does not exceed ______. - ANS 104 degrees F
How many times is it required for the CPO to test the water der day? - ANS At least once
How many hours a day must the pump operate? - ANS 24 hours
How long must a pole with body hook be? - ANS 12 ft
How many days do you have to report a death, serious injury or complaint of illness caused by
your swimming pool? - ANS 2 days
The CPO certificate is valid for how long? - ANS 5 years
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, Two daily readings and recordings of the disinfectant residuals and pH levels shall be taken a
minimum of how many hours apart? - ANS 6
The CPO must complete a ________ provided by the Department of Environmental Services
daily. - ANS checklist
The highest level of free chlorine allowed in pools is ______ - ANS 10ppm
A pool shall be closed for: - ANS algae, bacteria, fecal material, no presence of disinfectant
If fecal contaminati9on occurs in a wading pool or spa you should
_____________________________. - ANS Drain and disinfect it
The height of any opening under the bottom of the enclosure shall not exceed _______ inches. -
ANS 4
T/F Bathrooms shall be provided at all pools adjacent to the pool deck. - ANS True
T/F Chemicals shall be stored in a dry, weatherproof enclosure separate from the enclosure
provided for pumps and other electrical equipment. This room shall be used from chemical
storage only. - ANS True
Decks shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained free of trip hazards or offsets greater
than ________ resulting from deterioration or changes from the original deck profile. -
ANS 1/2 inch
T/F Pets are allowed on the pool deck. - ANS False
Pools shall have emergency telephone with a sign beside it stating: - ANS EMERGENCY DIAL
991
Pool number
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
pH level must be between _____ and _____. - ANS 7.2 and 7.8
Water temp of a heated pool does not exceed _______. - ANS 90 degrees F
Water temp of a spa does not exceed ______. - ANS 104 degrees F
How many times is it required for the CPO to test the water der day? - ANS At least once
How many hours a day must the pump operate? - ANS 24 hours
How long must a pole with body hook be? - ANS 12 ft
How many days do you have to report a death, serious injury or complaint of illness caused by
your swimming pool? - ANS 2 days
The CPO certificate is valid for how long? - ANS 5 years
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, Two daily readings and recordings of the disinfectant residuals and pH levels shall be taken a
minimum of how many hours apart? - ANS 6
The CPO must complete a ________ provided by the Department of Environmental Services
daily. - ANS checklist
The highest level of free chlorine allowed in pools is ______ - ANS 10ppm
A pool shall be closed for: - ANS algae, bacteria, fecal material, no presence of disinfectant
If fecal contaminati9on occurs in a wading pool or spa you should
_____________________________. - ANS Drain and disinfect it
The height of any opening under the bottom of the enclosure shall not exceed _______ inches. -
ANS 4
T/F Bathrooms shall be provided at all pools adjacent to the pool deck. - ANS True
T/F Chemicals shall be stored in a dry, weatherproof enclosure separate from the enclosure
provided for pumps and other electrical equipment. This room shall be used from chemical
storage only. - ANS True
Decks shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained free of trip hazards or offsets greater
than ________ resulting from deterioration or changes from the original deck profile. -
ANS 1/2 inch
T/F Pets are allowed on the pool deck. - ANS False
Pools shall have emergency telephone with a sign beside it stating: - ANS EMERGENCY DIAL
991
Pool number
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